(Gabriela's house)
It's already 1 p.m. Diana and both Riders left an hour ago. We all had lunch together and goofed around a bit. Grandpa's cooking is always so good... But I also miss my grandmother's cooking... And I miss her too... It's been 4 years since she passed away. So sweet and cuddly, she always liked making me sweets. One of these days I have to learn her recipes.
I look at the ceiling when I have brief memories of my grandmother, a small tear falls just thinking about her. But I stop zooming out when I clean the tear and I compuse myself.
Gabriela (murmuring)
— (Hmm... I can't forget what I had to to do today...)
— "SABEERR!... ARCHEEERR! COME HERE!"
Within seconds, my bedroom door bursts open with a bang, Saber and Archer both at the same time.
Saber and Rogue Archer (At the same time)
— "MASTER! WHAT HAPPENED!"
Gabriela (with a teasing smile)
— "Oh nothing, I just wanted to talk to you guys."
Saber and Rogue Archer (disappointed)
— "..." (Stare)
Gabriela
— "...What?"
Rogue Archer
— "Nothing... What do you want to talk about?"
Gabriela
— "Well, me as your Master, I want to know you guys better of course. "
Saber
— "But-"
Gabriela
— "I KNOW you can't reveal who you are, but I at least want to have some idea who I'm dealing with."
Rogue Archer
— "I see... Although it's almost the same thing but anyway. I can start... And where I can start... Well... I'm Portuguese, I went to war and... I'm the best Big Sister."
Gabriela
— "Uhm... Thats interesting. You went to war? Which one, Ultramar?"
Rogue Archer
— "Nope, I wasn't at Ultramar. In fact, I died years before the war ended. Unfortunately, many people don't know about me... But I don't care much, I just know that I did my duty."
Saber
— "So you were a soldier and people dont know you? Mmmm... Well in my case I was a king and, as I said, I was choose for God to be Knight of God and to save my country... I was king at very young and I was one of the best... So-so, but I was good."
Gabriela
— "That's... Something."
Saber
— "I know right? So cool."
Rogue Archer (bit angry)
— "...And a little humility, no? Are all kings always this arrogant?
Saber
— "Ah- Sorry, you are totally right. Forgive my arrogance."
Rogue Archer
— "Hmph!"
Archer gave a little pout before bonking Saber on the head. She's right, a little humility doesn't hurt.
TUM (BONK)
Saber
— "Ouch-! What was that for?!"
Rogue Archer
— "It is to learn to be humble. Anyway... (Looks at Gabriela) Is there anything else you want to know from us, Gabi?"
Archer looks at me with that Big Sister smile. That smile, for whatever reason, warms me inside.
Gabriela
— "Well... I have nothing in mind but I think I know who Saber is..."
Saber
— "Huh?! Already?!"
Gabriela
— "Yes, you are D. Dinis!"
Saber (disappointed)
— "...(Stare) No."
Gabriela
— "AH-"
Rogue Archer (trying not laugh)
— "PFFT-"
Archer is really trying to not laugh hard for my fail assumption. I also said it in a way... It seemed like I was convinced but it seems like Saber is not D.Dinis. Also most kings were only young kings so it's harder to know who really is.
Rogue Archer
— "The confidence that you said that... Fufufu~"
Gabriela
— "Stop laughing! I only said what I believed."
Rogue Archer
— "Sorry, sorry but that was funny. Come on, don't make that face."
Archer reaches me and I start caress my head. It was so sudden that I blushed instantly, but since she has that Big Sister vibe, I just let her keep caress my head.
I dont remember the last time someone caressed my head. Archer is really a big sister.
Rogue Archer
— "There, there. No more pouting, ok? Now, theres anything do you want ask to us, Master?"
Gabriela (still a little blushed)
— "N-No... that's all for now thanks."
Saber
— "Now on to more important matters. What's the plan for tonight?
Rogue Archer
— (sigh) "I can't believe we're going to do this, but whatever. What's the plan?"
Gabriela
— "Yeah, about that uhhhmmm... I dont have."
Archer looks at me with "Are you serious?" expression when Saber as a normal expression.
Saber (happy)
— "So does that mean we're going all out?"
Rogue Archer and Gabriela (at the same time)
— "NO!"
[...]
(In a church in the city)
In a church in Coimbra, the atmosphere was dark and somber. Religious figures stretched across the walls and ceiling. It was absolutely silent in there... Until the silence is interrupted by footsteps...
Paft, paft, paft...
A tall figure arrives at the altar, where inside a covered container... was the Holy Grail, ready to be used at any moment.
Fabro Rowan/Nrvnqsr Chaos
— "Things are already going as I wanted. I'm not surprise that Chaldea has already arrived."
He looks at the Holy Grail War like a toy, he has no problem using that to his advantage.
Fabro Rowan/Nrvnqsr Chaos
— "Tricking that Caster was the first step. How naive he is... Saying that God blessed him and he will win this Holy Grail War... haha...Hahaha...HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA..."
I. AM. GOD.
In a corner of the church, another shadowy figure looks at the evil figure laughing diabolically. It was none other than Berserker there in the corner, hearing Fabro Rowan/Nrvnqsr Chaos's laugh. He didn't understand why he laughed, but because of his Mad Enhancement, he was just there hearing.
[...]
The afternoon passed quickly and in the blink of an eye it was almost 8 pm. The sky was already beginning to darken between the fog.
[Inside Gabriela's house]
I was dressing again, ready to go out again. It's surprisingly cold for a summer night, maybe it's because of the fog. Saber and Archer were already waiting for me on the front door. It's a risk I'm taking, but I can't stay home all the time. It won't do any good, but at the same time... I'm feeling a gut feeling about this.
After finishing to dress up, I went downstairs. Grandpa was already there waiting for me.
Grandpa João
— "Are you really sure about this?"
Gabriela
— "No, Im sure about this. I will be good, dont worry."
Grandpa João
— " I have to be worried! How can I not be?"
Gabriela
— "I will be fine! Trust me, ok? I will be back soon."
I hug him quickly and I walk staright to the front door, with Saber and Archer already ready to follow me. I open the front door, the Berserker's night fog returned. I take a deep breath and I step outside. The gut feelling now grew bigger but I will not go back on my decision.
I close the door and I start walking this forsaken streets between this fog. Saber and Archer went to their Spirit Origins and the little journey begin.
[...]
The moon is beautiful tonight. Even hidden by this thick fog, the light still manages to penetrate it. But I wish this fog weren't here. I already miss seeing the vast ocean of stars and the cosmos that exists. Mom used to talk about how special nights can be. See the constellations of Orion, Ursa Major, Ursa Minor and others.
[...]
For an hour, I continued to stroll the same streets I'd walked that morning. A few bars were open, probably with old men watching soccer, but most of the streets were as silent as ever. The only thing I heard was the faint howl of the wind. This is getting annoying, honestly. Are those Rogue Servants out of town? That would be even MORE ANNOYING.
Gabriela (bored)
— "Ughhhh, There is nothing here, nor anyone."
Both Saber and Archer became visibles again
Saber
— "At least we didn't encounter any enemies."
Rogue Archer
— "That's true but we're not out of the woods yet."
Its true, we are not of out danger yet, and my gut feeling is still there. But I hope it's just a hunch.
Gabriela
— "You know what? Lets go home, Im tired of-"
??? (strong spanish accent)
— "Going home so early, pequeña?"
I stopped on my tracks when female voice speaked, followed with a gait that looks like a horse
Clip-clop, clip-clop
A figure of a horse with someone riding it appears in the fog, and in an instant I could see it with the naked eye. A black horse and a woman on top.
??? (charming and confident)
— "The night is still so young and you're already going home?"
She gets off her horse as she says this with an irritating charm and confidence. She's wearing a black leather coat with a high collar, a mask that covers half of the face, only showing the eyes and a hat, let's say... Very Mexican. The eyes were golden brown and shoulder-length black hair
Masked Woman
— "I want to have fun too. Just yesterday I had a little duel with Lancer."
Rogue Archer
— "Lancer?!"
Masked Woman (in a seductive tone)
— "Sí~, Lancer. He was tall, strong, and quite muscular. But he wasn't my style. He claimed to be the "Bear Slayer". Un hombre interesante, diría yo".
Gabriela
— "We don't care about Lancer. Who are you!"
Masked Woman
— "Hoh~ So straight forward, señorita. Yo soy Assassin."
Saber
— "Assassin?! You don't look like an Assassin at all!"
Assassin (in a provocative tone)
— " ¿No? But you like a Saber at all."
Saber
— "Guh- How did yo-"
Assassin
— "How did I know? Let's just say I have a good feeling about things. (In a defiant tone) Por casualidad, Saber, I invite you to a duel. Swordsman vs. Swordsman, una batalla a muerte, to see who really knows how to use a sword."
Saber (getting hyped)
— "Oh? Now we are speaking the same language!"
Gabriela
— "Saber, no!"
Rogue Archer (angry)
— "Are you serious this dumbass fall for that?!"
Assassin (provoking)
— "Sí, Saber. Are you going to run away like a coward or you will have balls to duel me."
Saber (falling for her provocation)
— "Me? Coward? NEVER! I as king would never refuse a duel."
I tried to stop Saber but he already pulled his sword.
Saber (confident)
— "Stay back, Master! I will win this!"
Assassin had a provocative and confident smile too. His coat was open, revealing the rest of his clothed body. A black shirt that shows with thin black gloves. The pants are black tight and wear high boots. She takes out her sword - a silver rapier.
Both swordsmen enter a fighting stance with both swords. They slowly begin to walk around in a circle, waiting to see who will strike first.
I cling to Archer's arm because honestly... I'm getting more and more anxious and scared....